Alison - 39 years old

After TTC for 11 years, having 12 cycles of IVF, 3 with donor embryos.

Alison used the MBB Method for support to prepare for her 13th and final cycle of treatment with a donor embryo. She had never had a positive pregnancy result from treatment, she wanted to go into this final cycle feeling hopeful, trusting her body and feeling calm. 

It was clear from our initial consultation that there was a lot of grief, sadness and fear she was holding from previous cycles of treatment. She was also holding a lot of blame and shame about her body and her BMI which she had been told was a contributing factor to her infertility. 

Using the Mind Body Baby (MBB) Method we worked on releasing the fear, blame and shame she was holding in her body. We created a fertile mindset and a belief and trust in herself and her body. 

We looked at how she could nourish and nurture her body to be a safe space to welcome a baby. 

Managing the rollercoaster of emotions that cycles of treatment brought, we worked on emotional wellbeing and allowed her to feel calm and confident about herself as a mother and how she would approach this cycle of treatment. 

We worked together for 3 months prior to her cycle of treatment and I supported her during her final cycle. She had a positive result in this cycle of treatment and has gone on to welcome a daughter. 

"Everyone needs an Amy in their life.

Before I started working with Amy we had been through 12 rounds of fertility treatment and no success. The last round before working with Amy I had built up my hopes and then I felt let down because it had not worked and beat myself up as I had allowed myself to do that. I was broken and needed to get help from someone to allow myself to get through another cycle. 

Working with Amy I learnt that my past was blocking me from moving forward. Using various techniques I was able to close the door on my past and move forward. 

Going into our 13th cycle I was so apprehensive about it but with Amy’s support I was able to get through it and it was a successful day we never thought we would see. I learnt that never give up hope and belief that it can happen. We never gave up and have the result that we have always been looking for. There is still a long way to go but we got our positive result that we have been waiting for. I can’t thank Amy enough for all the help and support that she has given me throughout this. If you're wondering should I do this then yes you should it will be the best decision that you will have made."

Eve - 40 years old

After TTC for 7 years, and being told her BMI was out with the threshold for NHS treatment. She experienced very painful, heavy periods which she had  investigated for Endometriosis, which was ruled out. 7 years TTC, painful cycles and not being able access IVF was understandably incredibly mentally and emotionally challenging.

Initially our focus was on emotional support. It became clear she was suppressing years of anger and frustration with her painful periods and not being able to fulfil her desire to become a mother. Her strong belief was also that her chance was gone as she was now 40.

Using the MBB Method we created a space for the suppressed emotions to be acknowledged and released. We also worked on creating a new story about what motherhood could look like at 40.

The first changes we noticed were to the heaviness and the pain associated with her period, over a period of 3 months the pain completely subsided. She embraced being 40 and was open to all that was possible.

She conceived naturally 4 months after we began working together and welcomed her daughter.

"Working with Amy around fertility has helped me to realise I'm not to blame. That I didn't deserve this or that it was something that I was doing wrong. She helped me to look at what was blocking me from being truly connected to myself and my body. Once I did the work and got to that place I found a sense of peace knowing that my baby was waiting for me. That this was part of my journey to meet them. That my gift from my future baby was to untangle all those pieces of me to help connect to who I truly am.

I know the first step can be hard but Amy makes it so easy as she holds your hand on your path."

Claire - 37 years old

After TTC for 3 years, 4 recurrent miscarriages. Claire contacted me after her 4th loss as she felt lost and scared that it would never be possible for her to hold a pregnancy to full term. Her anxiety and stress were extremely high and she needed support to know what was the right next step for her.

She had been referred to Assisted conception but as she had conceived naturally hadn’t had any support. She was referred to the recurrent miscarriage service and was considering going to Coventry for further testing.

Initially the focus of our sessions was on managing stress and anxiety and rebuilding a connection and trust in her body. Claire had coped with her grief by making life incredibly busy, so we worked hard on reestablishing rest and relaxation into her life. Creating space for fun, joy and rest.

She conceived naturally 5 months after we began working together and we continued to work together throughout her pregnancy to support her to trust her body and to allow herself to feel calm and enjoy her pregnancy.

She welcomed a healthy little boy in October 2022.

"If you are thinking of working with Amy, my only advice would be - do it, you will not regret it.

Amy is a great listener, has a wealth of knowledge to share and knows what you need even when you don’t know yourself what you need! You can tell Amy anything and it won’t be judged - no topic is taboo and every topic is met with the sensitivity it deserves. She has such a calming nature, is so easy to talk to and has worked with me from my lowest point to helping me feel alive again, to believe in myself and my body and to guide me when I felt lost and scared. Guided relaxations were not something I thought I’d ever see myself doing, but now find myself listening to them regularly, helping me find a sense of inner calm and often let’s me drift over into a lovely relaxing sleep. 

She’s the best investment I’ve ever made for myself and I’ve loved every minute of working with Amy."